Thousands of Brilliant Stars: You Deserve the Best!-Chapter 58: What Belongs to You Is Now Mine

No one has ever dared to reveal her blood-stained past so brazenly in public.

Everyone was shocked by her words; a veteran entertainment journalist boldly asked, "Miss... wasn’t Young Master Jacobs’ first wife... wasn’t she gone two years ago?"

As soon as this was said, there was another gasp from the crowd.

The question piqued everyone’s curiosity, and someone followed up, "Yeah, when did you and Jordan Jacobs get divorced?"

"Didn’t Young Master Jacobs just have a grand wedding recently?"

"So what if he marries again two years later? It’s quite normal."

Some people were chattering away, vividly painting the scandalous drama of wealthy families, causing the rest who were in the dark to suddenly change their expressions.

Iris Crawford found the voices stirring the pot somewhat familiar, and upon looking down, she spotted a few familiar faces among the entertainment journalists.

A sly smile flickered in her eyes.

James Chesterton and Sarah Shaw were discreetly dressed in ordinary clothes and hats amidst the crowd, carrying equipment like regular paparazzi, yet they were deliberately saying things that sparked imagination, and once they spoke, others would join in the chatter.

"Miss Crawford, can you tell us what really happened back then?"

"What made you decide to enter the entertainment industry?"

"Is the Crawford Family alright?"

Under the cameras, Iris Crawford’s face was flawless, and her smile carried an air of defiance, as if saying, regardless of the angle you take, my looks will not falter.

She replied to the questions one by one, "No, due to health reasons, I was abroad recuperating for two years and have just recently improved enough to return home. I didn’t want my family to worry, so I never told my brother. My family is aware now, and everyone is doing well. Thank you for your concern for the Crawford Family."

After saying this, Iris shifted the topic, "As for my marriage with Jordan Jacobs, it just ended recently. We both signed the divorce agreement, hoping to part amicably."

To part amicably—wasn’t this the disgusting phrase Jordan Jacobs used when he spoke to her back when she was chubby?

And now, it came out of her mouth under the lens of cameras!

Oh how the tables turn, Jordan Jacobs, the day for coming clean has finally arrived!

Upon hearing Iris Crawford’s words, a bunch of paparazzi asked in astonishment, "But if you two just decided to end the marriage, why did Young Master Jacobs have a wedding banquet recently?"

"Yeah, isn’t that a case of bigamy, which is illegal?"

"I heard there was a disruption at the wedding ceremony that day..."

"It wouldn’t have been your idea, would it, Miss Crawford?"

A barrage of questions hit her face directly, yet Iris Crawford did not shy away and straightforwardly said, "Yes, it was my idea. Two years ago, during the kidnapping incident, everyone thought I had died. But I didn’t."

But I didn’t die.

Those five words instantly sparked imaginative curiosity, prompting further inquiries from everyone, "So what really happened!"

"Was Young Master Jacobs having an affair outside of marriage? Was there a mistress while being married to you?"

"I wouldn’t know about that."

With a casual gesture, Iris spread out her hands, then addressed Patrick Pierce, "We’re here for the brand launch event today, right? It’s fitting for me to share this occasion with everyone."

Patrick Pierce, with a handsome face, replied coldly, "It’s become your personal press conference already, and you finally remembered?"

"Well, I couldn’t help it; everyone seemed so curious about me." Iris touched Patrick Pierce’s face, "You wouldn’t mind, would you, oh Great Actor?"

This gesture was incredibly bold, and only Iris Crawford dared do such a thing under the camera, clearly caught on tape.

She relied on her good looks to do such things without fear, even displaying a sort of confident flair, and just as she withdrew her hand, someone walked out and shouted, "Iris Crawford is here, Iris Crawford is here!"

"Miss Crawford, our President Hale has invited you."

"He said he’s been waiting for you for a long time and hopes you can sign the endorsement today. This perfume brand represents women’s struggle and freedom, and having you represent it is most fitting!"

Women’s struggle and freedom?

Iris was taken aback, "Could it be the one from back then Miss Winters was involved in...?"

"Indeed it is!"

Under everyone’s gaze, a middle-aged man in a suit walked out, his raised head revealing hints of the past’s tumultuous years as he approached Iris Crawford in the focus of the reporters, "Miss Crawford, it’s a pleasure to meet you."

Looking at the man’s face, Iris Crawford took a deep breath, "Uncle Hale, hello."

Sean Hale never expected that after all these years, such a surprising woman would appear; back when the filming was happening, someone had told Sean Hale about Vera’s diva antics, having everyone accompany her late into the night and then walking off set—later on, it was heard that Iris Crawford outshone her, causing Vera to storm off. Even the ordinarily mild-tempered Sean Hale thumped his desk in the office saying, "Well done!"

Awesome! This personality is so bold!

The existence of Iris Crawford has shown them a different possibility for women. Women can be gentle, can be alluring, and can also exude confidence and power. Iris Crawford is undoubtedly an excellent candidate, naturally sparking conversation, as even a photo with Patrick Pierce almost crashed Weibo. This shows her immense popularity.

Sean Hale looked at Iris Crawford and felt two intense vibes emanating from her: kindness and malevolence, seemingly coexisting within her. Having seen the storms and waves of life, he smiled and said, "Perhaps you’ll be the cause of a new wave of sensation..."

Just like Sherry Thorne back in the day.

Iris Crawford didn’t understand what Sean Hale meant; she was simply intent on bringing down Vera and the Jacobs Family supporting her. Since Vera wanted to publicly accuse her of snatching others’ resources, she thought she might as well snatch them thoroughly!

No one should think of taking Gia’s belongings from her!

Amidst the public eye, she signed a contract with Sean Hale and his team, announcing on the spot that Iris Crawford was the new global ambassador for the perfume brand, instantly exciting everyone present. Some journalists wanted to ask Sean Hale a few questions, but he waved them off, saying, "You’ll find out why we chose her in due time."

Why choose such a polarizing woman as the ambassador?

Because isn’t this the environment women live in all their lives? From one extreme to another. Only those who have been through extremes know what moderation is.

Piety, kindness, and living selfishly and defiantly are battling fiercely. Who will win in the end?

Pearl Winters, who once jumped from a high building, what decision did you make?

After Sean Hale’s decisive appearance and departure, nobody dared question anymore. Yet some continued to chatter, "Are you relying on being the Crawford Family’s eldest daughter to snatch Vera’s resources?"

Iris Crawford smiled and said, "Yes, so what?"

The crowd gasped!

Yes, so what?

"I am relying on being the Crawford Family’s eldest daughter, and I did snatch them." A reporter standing close to her and dazed, she grabbed the microphone straight away, holding it tightly, and said to the camera, "Did you hear that clearly? I did snatch them. Vera, didn’t you intentionally play the victim at a press conference, claiming someone bullied you on set? Stop pretending, who dares bully you? You were the one who called everyone to shoot late at night and then threw a tantrum and backed out. Since you broke the contract, why wouldn’t Patrick Pierce invite me to shoot together?"

This shocking revelation, and live broadcast no less, was genuinely thrilling!

Those speaking for Vera did not give up, "That was so impolite of you! You have a terrible attitude toward Vera. Plus now you are the ambassador instead; isn’t that stealing the endorsement?"

Just as the words were spoken, footsteps sounded outside—Vera, she actually came!

She had made up her mind to face Iris Crawford in a battle to the death, without even watching the livestream, purposely choosing this moment to make her entrance to teach Iris Crawford a lesson!

Upon arrival, Vera wore a pitiful makeup look, and as she appeared, the paparazzi sensed a bloody storm.

The catfight between women was about to start!

This newcomer Miss Crawford was facing the entertainment industry’s top beauty Vera!

"It’s you!" Sure enough, Vera’s assistant spoke first, "You... you bullied our Vera on set. We couldn’t swallow it, so we brought Vera here to demand justice!"

Vera answered while wiping her tears, "Stop it, Young, this makes us look unreasonable... don’t disrupt their brand press conference."

Vera knew her influence; her fans would feel sorry for her whenever she appeared, generate fan sympathy, naturally leading to fans attacking the brand and Iris Crawford.

With fans protecting her, Vera’s fighting power was the strongest. Just a few tears and she could win public favor.

Facing Vera’s tearful display, Iris Crawford pointed to herself, "Didn’t watch the livestream on your way here, did you? Idiot, do you still not know who I am?"

Most celebrities shield themselves with a veneer, cautious and adaptable, never speaking like this.

But this woman, showing no regard for anyone, took the microphone and rolled her eyes confidently, as Patrick Pierce noticed, identical to Lachlan Wyatt.

Exactly the same disdain.

She said, "So, since you love playing helpless, I’ll join you. Didn’t you always think I was a nobody female driver? Sorry, I’m the Crawford Family’s eldest daughter, your endorsement is definitely mine."

Sorry, I’m the Crawford Family’s eldest daughter.

Who in the entertainment industry would dare speak like this, who!

Even for crowds of Patrick Pierce fans, he hadn’t spoken so audaciously! So reckless!

But Iris Crawford dared!

Seizing benefits, yet acting meek!

She smiled at the camera, "But I didn’t want to make my debut, I just came to the entertainment circle for a round, I have to return to inherit the family business. Vera, you love fomenting chaos in this circle, but remember, be kind to people and things, look, here comes your karma—me."

This reminded everyone of a catchy meme—No cause exists without effect, your karma is me.

Vera, always playing diva, has now struck iron, isn’t this just karma!

After saying all this, Iris Crawford leaned on Patrick Pierce’s arm, posing there, "Hehe, take a good look at your global ambassador now shifted onto me."